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Obituary for Lester Miller Jr.

Lester “Buddy” V. Miller Jr., 72, of Dubuque died Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at home surrounded by family. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 7 pm at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road where there will be a parish wake service at 6:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Spirit Parish-Holy Ghost Church.

Lester was born November 22, 1944 in Dubuque, son of Lester and Marion (Burnett) Miller Sr. He married Sonja “Sonnie” Ahlers on January 2, 1965 in Dubuque. She preceded him in death on January 8, 1999. He married Carol Boge on August 3, of 2004 in Dubuque.

Lester worked most of his career as a truck driver for Art Pape Transfer. After retiring, he owned and operated Miller Window and Screening.

He enjoyed being outside, either working in his garage, fishing, camping or golfing. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, playing (ripping them up) cards with family and friends, and being with his beloved dog, Lexi.